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economists warn today people looming fiscal cliff could hurt consumer confidence they say the threat of sudden increase in tax for middle class could put the brakes on holiday shopping. news has had an impact on stocks today with target, macy's and other retailers falling, dow down 64 points. >>> still much more ahead, another factory fire in bangladesh days after a deadly blaze at a company that makes clothes for big name retailers here. >> the elect was weeks ago some campaign something heating up again state senator from the bay area wan >>> there's been a second fire at a clothing fire in bangladesh, two days after another fire killed more than 100 workers. this is new video of the latest fire. the fire department believes everyone did get out safely. thousands took to the streets today demanding justice. officials say that building had no emergency exits when the fire broke out, workers above were trapped. the factory made products for wal-mart and other companies in the u.s. and europe. the bangladesh government has declared tomorrow a national day of mourning. >>> happening no
economists warn today people looming fiscal cliff could hurt consumer confidence they say the threat of sudden increase in tax for middle class could put the brakes on holiday shopping. news has had an impact on stocks today with target, macy's and other retailers falling, dow down 64 points. >>> still much more ahead, another factory fire in bangladesh days after a deadly blaze at a company that makes clothes for big name retailers here. >> the elect was weeks ago some campaign...
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economists warn today people looming fiscal cliff could hurt consumer confidence they say the threat of sudden increase in tax for middle class could put the brakes on holiday shopping. news has had an impact on stocks today with target, macy's and other retailers falling, dow down 64 points. >>> still much more ahead, another factory fire in bangladesh days after a deadly blaze at a company that makes clothes for big name retailers here. >> the elect was weeks ago some campaign something [ female announcer ] this is a special message from at&t. [ male announcer ] it's no secret that the price of things just keeps going up. [ female announcer ] but we have some good news. it's our bundle price promise. [ male announcer ] a price you can definitely count on, for two whole years. from at&t. [ female announcer ] a great price for a great triple-play bundle. [ male announcer ] call now. bundles with u-verse tv, internet and home phone start at $89 a month. now get the same great price for two years. [ female announcer ] switch today and get a total home dvr included, free for life. [ mal
economists warn today people looming fiscal cliff could hurt consumer confidence they say the threat of sudden increase in tax for middle class could put the brakes on holiday shopping. news has had an impact on stocks today with target, macy's and other retailers falling, dow down 64 points. >>> still much more ahead, another factory fire in bangladesh days after a deadly blaze at a company that makes clothes for big name retailers here. >> the elect was weeks ago some campaign...
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the reality is i don't think the fiscal cliff is not a fiscal cliff. i think it's a slope. i don't think it's going to ruin the economy if it happens over time, but the reality -- the problem is we don't want to cut tax de ww wwe -- we don't want t taxes or increase spending in the middle of an economic downturn. you've got do it where you expect it. the whole fiscal cliff conversation is an acknowledgement that the stimulus actually worked. what we're saying is we don't want to cut the deficit too fast. now when it comes to the fiscal deficit -- >> i want to transition you to the other hot topic that we've been following. it's senator john mccain and his stance or lack thereof now against ambassador susan rice. let me play what he said earlier. i believe it was november 14th and his new line of words, i guess, regarding her possible nomination for secretary of state. let me play it back to back. >> we will do whatever's necessary to block the nomination that's within our power as far as susan rice is concerned. >> she could conceivably get your voros for secretary of state
the reality is i don't think the fiscal cliff is not a fiscal cliff. i think it's a slope. i don't think it's going to ruin the economy if it happens over time, but the reality -- the problem is we don't want to cut tax de ww wwe -- we don't want t taxes or increase spending in the middle of an economic downturn. you've got do it where you expect it. the whole fiscal cliff conversation is an acknowledgement that the stimulus actually worked. what we're saying is we don't want to cut the deficit...
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goes off the the so called fiscal cliff, it will increase the likelihood of another recession. lawmakers say they're willing to compromise. >> when you're $16 trillion in debt, the only pledge we should be making to each other is avoid becoming brief and republicans should put revenue on the table. >> the big questions are whether republicans are open top some forms of tax increases and whether democrats will consider cuts to entitlement programs. >>> e elected officials including the governor and all the legislatures are getting their pay cut by 5%. for example, pay for the attorney general palilia harris is being cut to $143,000. that's a hundred thousand less than her replacement. but people don't run for office for the money. >> they're doing it because of a variety of factors, including the pursuit of power, the ambition to go to higher places and also of course hopefully public service that they want to give back to their community. >> the california citizens compensation commission ordered the pay cuts and they cut per diem pay by 18%. >>> carbon monoxide sent more than
goes off the the so called fiscal cliff, it will increase the likelihood of another recession. lawmakers say they're willing to compromise. >> when you're $16 trillion in debt, the only pledge we should be making to each other is avoid becoming brief and republicans should put revenue on the table. >> the big questions are whether republicans are open top some forms of tax increases and whether democrats will consider cuts to entitlement programs. >>> e elected officials...
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and just 35 days left until we reach the fiscal cliff. a lame duck congress heads back to capitol hill beginning this afternoon. we're seeing a hint of compromise in the air. several key republican senators signaling that they are willing to consider breaking their no tax vows to get a budget plan passed. according to a new cnn/orc poll, that's exactly what you want to hear. 67% say a mix of tax hikes and spending cuts is the best way to avoid a fiscal cliff crisis. cnn political editor paul steinhauser, he is live in washington for us this morning. nice to see you, paul. so falling off the fiscal cliff means severe spending cuts and tax hikes, automatically kick in. so how worried are most americans? i understand you have some numbers for us. >> i do have more numbers from that new cnn/orc national poll. americans are concerned about how it will affect them directly. almost four in ten said if the country falls off the fiscal cliff they will be impacted a great deal. or somewhat. look at this. another four in ten say somewhat. only about
and just 35 days left until we reach the fiscal cliff. a lame duck congress heads back to capitol hill beginning this afternoon. we're seeing a hint of compromise in the air. several key republican senators signaling that they are willing to consider breaking their no tax vows to get a budget plan passed. according to a new cnn/orc poll, that's exactly what you want to hear. 67% say a mix of tax hikes and spending cuts is the best way to avoid a fiscal cliff crisis. cnn political editor paul...
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we asked the effect of this fiscal cliff. if the country goes off the fiscal cliff, the effect on you. look at that. 24% say it's a crisis. 44% say major problems. who would be responsible if there is no agreement? the blame game. take a look at that number as well right there. put that back up. who would be most responsible? 45% say the republicans in congress. 34% say he would. 15% say both sides would be blamed. one other takeaway? people want mixture. they're not very optimistic a deal will get done. >> let's talk about grover norquist for just a bit, paul. so most americans want taxes raised on the wealthiest americans. we just saw your poll there that 45% of americans would blame republicans if there's no compromise reached to avoid this fiscal cliff. so why is grover norquist still so powerful? why does any republican care? >> well, this pledge has been around for 25 years. that's a long time. it stood through a lot of different crises. take, for instance, saxby chambliss and lindsey graham. both up for re-election in
we asked the effect of this fiscal cliff. if the country goes off the fiscal cliff, the effect on you. look at that. 24% say it's a crisis. 44% say major problems. who would be responsible if there is no agreement? the blame game. take a look at that number as well right there. put that back up. who would be most responsible? 45% say the republicans in congress. 34% say he would. 15% say both sides would be blamed. one other takeaway? people want mixture. they're not very optimistic a deal will...
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talking about the fiscal cliff. everyone comes back to work . wonder if they will get to work and cut the deals. republicans made it clear they are willing to budge when it comes to the 20 year pledge not to raise taxes that glover norquist had everyone sign before they took office. >> steve: grover norquist has hundreds of republicans to do that. clearly with the fiscal cliff comment and automatic spending cuts and taxes go up on everybody. something has to be done. the feeling is that it will happen two now. republicans have beenadament and said we can't raise taxes on anybody. and glover norquist said as long as you don't raise tax rates that is okay. and lindsay graham on that. >> i agree we shouldn't raise rates but i think grover is wrong to cap and buy down debt. what do you do with the money and i will violate the pledge for the good of the country only if the democrats do entitlement reform. >> gretchen: i think the pledge thing is good and bad. if you are a republican and believe that raising taxes is the wrong they think that and fine
talking about the fiscal cliff. everyone comes back to work . wonder if they will get to work and cut the deals. republicans made it clear they are willing to budge when it comes to the 20 year pledge not to raise taxes that glover norquist had everyone sign before they took office. >> steve: grover norquist has hundreds of republicans to do that. clearly with the fiscal cliff comment and automatic spending cuts and taxes go up on everybody. something has to be done. the feeling is that...
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the country is teetering on a fiscal cliff right now. and now a rare sighting of an endangered species here in washington. we're talking about compromise. some powerful republican lawmakers are rethinking their anti-tax pledge. i'll talk about wit the number three gop leader in the house of representatives. >>> plus, how iran is rearming hamas in the wake of its latest battle with israel. >>> i'm wolf blitzer. you're in "the situation room. " >>> republicans contemplating tax hikes. democrats weighing entitlement cuts. positions largely unthinkable not that long ago. they're taking shape going toward the fiscal cliff w. the new year, severe tax increases and severe spending cuts will automatically take effect unless congress and the white house reach a debt reduction agreement and there are signs each party's sacred cows may be up for slaughter. i want to pick your brain on how far you're willing to go in that area as far as medicare cuts, social security, raising the retirement age, along those lines. all of that is on the table, right?
the country is teetering on a fiscal cliff right now. and now a rare sighting of an endangered species here in washington. we're talking about compromise. some powerful republican lawmakers are rethinking their anti-tax pledge. i'll talk about wit the number three gop leader in the house of representatives. >>> plus, how iran is rearming hamas in the wake of its latest battle with israel. >>> i'm wolf blitzer. you're in "the situation room. " >>> republicans...
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to that fiscal cliff? the number three republican in the house, kevin mccarthy is going to be here in "the situation room." the house majority whip. and also alan krueger, the chairman of the president's council of economic advisers is going to be here as well. we're trying to gauge if there's going to be a deal or no deal and what it means for our viewers. glad you noticed, brooke. >> of course i noticed. i was so proud of you. i was proud of cnn. i thought the coverage was incredible, watching back here in the u.s. but i have to ask, i know you have a daughter and a lovely wife. did you get a chance to have a thanksgiving? >> yes, i got back in time for thanksgiving. i flew all night. tel aviv, frank forfurtrankfurt here to d.c. i had turkey and cranberry sauce and all that. here's a question i'm going to ask you, brooke -- a year ago last night, where were you -- >> ding. b.e.t. soul train awards. >> did you watch last night? >> i did not. >> what do you mean you did not? i watched, of course. >> if i'm
to that fiscal cliff? the number three republican in the house, kevin mccarthy is going to be here in "the situation room." the house majority whip. and also alan krueger, the chairman of the president's council of economic advisers is going to be here as well. we're trying to gauge if there's going to be a deal or no deal and what it means for our viewers. glad you noticed, brooke. >> of course i noticed. i was so proud of you. i was proud of cnn. i thought the coverage was...
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but keep in mind, the wall street and main street had a strong start to the season, the fiscal cliff is closer as christmas draws near and buyers and businesses may get more worried holding on to their wallets in the shadow of that cliff, harris, back to you. >> brenda, thank you. brand new video after pretty nasty mall brawl from black friday. this was the scene shortly after midnight as shopping mall here sacramento, california, you've got to be kidding me. fists flying, here is why. apparently it was over women's underwear and an employee at the victoria's secret where the fighting began says it's the worse they've seen. >> and for like six years now and i've never seen a black friday in bad and some people got trampled out and on top of the bars and they had to come off the table. >> that must have been one heck of a sale. the store was cleared out and the man kept rolling despite the black eyes that were given on black friday and he says it doesn't surprise him. >> the wrong place at the right time. >> does your opinion of black friday change after all of this. >> not so much. i
but keep in mind, the wall street and main street had a strong start to the season, the fiscal cliff is closer as christmas draws near and buyers and businesses may get more worried holding on to their wallets in the shadow of that cliff, harris, back to you. >> brenda, thank you. brand new video after pretty nasty mall brawl from black friday. this was the scene shortly after midnight as shopping mall here sacramento, california, you've got to be kidding me. fists flying, here is why....
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whereas businesses are not, and businesses tend to be more worried about things like the fiscal cliff, they're more worried about the troubles in europe, they're more worried about the slowdown in china. you do have the disconnect. the big concern is which way is it going to go? who is going to win this tug-of-war? so far it's the consumer but let's hope it's not the other direction because as i said, let's hope that the businesses will eventually come around to thinking about things the way consumers are. . >> brown: nancy cohen, i want to come back to you on the question of online shopping and the changed landscape. does the rise of online shopping have a real impact on the economy or is it sort of shifting, transferring, where people buy their things? >> well, that's a very open question, partly because this is so new. the marriage and the magic of online plus brickes and mortar. i mean, there's no question people are visiting online web sites more often than they do stores. whether that adds up to incremental organic growth is a question we just don't know. remember, we're startin
whereas businesses are not, and businesses tend to be more worried about things like the fiscal cliff, they're more worried about the troubles in europe, they're more worried about the slowdown in china. you do have the disconnect. the big concern is which way is it going to go? who is going to win this tug-of-war? so far it's the consumer but let's hope it's not the other direction because as i said, let's hope that the businesses will eventually come around to thinking about things the way...
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should we tumble over the fiscal cliff, the concerns are the impact that will have first and for most on the consumer. i saw it could take $200 billion out of the consumer evidence that is bad. taxes will be jacked up and membership less and a bunch of bad second --. >>neil: what if it is a deal it is disproportional tax hikes. >>guest: the question would, whose income is affected? who is seeing the faction hikes? are those the people that are spending money on day-to-day stuff? >>neil: so, a hike on the well to do would have less impact, is limited to the well-to-do than everyone, right? >>guest: for most consumer facing companies, they would say, yes, that is probably true. the effect that has on the long term in terms of capital formation is different, but if you are asking, short, short-term, macroeconomic effect, that is what is first and foremost and the other thing is our health care system is broken. >>neil: in your business that is more paramount. >>guest: we fowl we can be part of the solution to that because things like obesity are significant drivers of chronic disease and
should we tumble over the fiscal cliff, the concerns are the impact that will have first and for most on the consumer. i saw it could take $200 billion out of the consumer evidence that is bad. taxes will be jacked up and membership less and a bunch of bad second --. >>neil: what if it is a deal it is disproportional tax hikes. >>guest: the question would, whose income is affected? who is seeing the faction hikes? are those the people that are spending money on day-to-day stuff?...
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cliff at the end of the year. and tonight, what could be a turning point. some republicans saying they are now willing to break that pledge of no new taxes. david kerley at the white house tonight. >> reporter: with some shopping done, president obama may be getting a gift from some republicans, republicans who signed a pledge never to raise taxes. this morning on abc news, a leading senator. >> i will violate the pledge. long shory short, for the good of the country if democrats will do entitlement reform. >> reporter: and pete chambliss says he will not abide by the pledge. support from a vocal house member too. >> i agree. a pledge you signed 20 years ago, 18 years ago is for that congress. the world has changed and the economic system is different. >> reporter: they are talking about that man's pledge, americans for tax reform president grover norquist who has hundreds of republicans signed. >> do you feel you are under assault? >> no. it allows elected officials to make it clear openly to voters where they st
cliff at the end of the year. and tonight, what could be a turning point. some republicans saying they are now willing to break that pledge of no new taxes. david kerley at the white house tonight. >> reporter: with some shopping done, president obama may be getting a gift from some republicans, republicans who signed a pledge never to raise taxes. this morning on abc news, a leading senator. >> i will violate the pledge. long shory short, for the good of the country if democrats...
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. >>> workers are determined to avoid sending the country off the fiscal cliff. congress now has 35 taser to come to an agreement on deficit reduction. if they don't spending cuts will go into effect on january 1st and both parties say they are ready to compromise. the number of deadly crashes were up but dui arrests were actually down slightly. the chp said 31 people were killed including 6 between wednesday morning and today. many of those people were not wearing those seat belts. 224 people were arrested on suspicion of dui and that compares to 227 last year. i definitely remembered to put on a seat belt this morning. fog is a major problem in many areas, right tara? >> reporter: the fog is taking hold in oakland, vallejo, and san francisco county so definitely take your time and here is a look, fog has just settled in there and traffic is going well, westbound are those headlights as you make your way towards concord. you can barely see anything and you can make out those headlights and at the bay bridge toll a plaza where a fog advisory is in effect for this
. >>> workers are determined to avoid sending the country off the fiscal cliff. congress now has 35 taser to come to an agreement on deficit reduction. if they don't spending cuts will go into effect on january 1st and both parties say they are ready to compromise. the number of deadly crashes were up but dui arrests were actually down slightly. the chp said 31 people were killed including 6 between wednesday morning and today. many of those people were not wearing those seat belts....
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cliff. so will republicans break a pledge over raising taxes? a decade's long pledge? >> now you see a little wiggle room. everyone, came out strong. now getting done to nitty-gritty of compromise here. perhaps backtracking here. get something done. look for language difference between tax rates and tax revenue as the debate moves forward there. >>> also this morning, the promises made to students by private for-profit colleges. did recruiters know and bend the truth about the job market to lure students to sign up for classes? a lot of reporting in recent years about what is going on with for-profit colleges. some of it kind of scary. we'll delve into that. >> we'll hear more in the next half hour. >>> later, the legendary rolling stones begin their concert tour, celebrating 50-year search for rock 'n' roll satisfaction. the first of five concerts. >> i could watch mick jagger dance all day. i think that's poetry in motion when mick gets on the stage and he's prancing around there. you can'
cliff. so will republicans break a pledge over raising taxes? a decade's long pledge? >> now you see a little wiggle room. everyone, came out strong. now getting done to nitty-gritty of compromise here. perhaps backtracking here. get something done. look for language difference between tax rates and tax revenue as the debate moves forward there. >>> also this morning, the promises made to students by private for-profit colleges. did recruiters know and bend the truth about the...
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-- police cal cliff, saying the threat -- fiscal cliff saying this could drive people to spend less this holiday season if congress does not act by the end of the year, everybody will owe more in taxes come next april and that most certainly could affect people's spending habits now. >> i think it means they are not spending as much as they would because they still don't know what is gonna happen. >> congress only has 35 days to come to an agreement on deficit reduction. if they don't, automatic tax increases and spending cuts will go into effect january 1st. both parties say they are ready to compromise but still no real progress has been made. >>> 7:33. one bay area hospital demanding to be reimbursed by the los angeles dodgers for the treatment it gave to bryan stow, the giants' fan brutally beaten in l.a. brian flores is live at san francisco general hospital with more. >> reporter: hi, dave. san francisco general hospital is seeking a $1.2 million medical reimbursement from the dodgers for medical care of bryan stow. the hospital went to -- hospital went to u.s. bankruptcy cour
-- police cal cliff, saying the threat -- fiscal cliff saying this could drive people to spend less this holiday season if congress does not act by the end of the year, everybody will owe more in taxes come next april and that most certainly could affect people's spending habits now. >> i think it means they are not spending as much as they would because they still don't know what is gonna happen. >> congress only has 35 days to come to an agreement on deficit reduction. if they...
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the fiscal cliff is coming fast. no viszable progress on that yet. and some surprising names are surfacing for the cabinet, including mark zuckerberg's number two at facebook. >> lots of names, projections out there. >>> we also have a big warning for parents this morning. from a brand-new report. on average, 30 children a day head to the e.r. for concussions, broken bones from those bouncy houses. look at that. what you need know. those are disturbing pictures. >>> also on the show, superstar alicia keys with us live for a very special concert right here in times square. we are so happy to have her back. >> big album coming out tomorrow. >>> let's get right to the charged up start to holiday shopping. online shopping is already up 20% on thanksgiving day and black friday. what will cyber monday bring? john schriffen joins us from toys "r" us in times square. >> reporter: good morning, george. many retailers save some items to entice shoppers to go online. that is for people who have a holiday spending budget left. we saw record numbers this weekend,
the fiscal cliff is coming fast. no viszable progress on that yet. and some surprising names are surfacing for the cabinet, including mark zuckerberg's number two at facebook. >> lots of names, projections out there. >>> we also have a big warning for parents this morning. from a brand-new report. on average, 30 children a day head to the e.r. for concussions, broken bones from those bouncy houses. look at that. what you need know. those are disturbing pictures. >>> also...
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. >> americans understand that the fiscal cliff is no joke two-thirds say that they understand that this would be a problem if they would not comply. also according to this poll one of the forces that tax increases and spending cuts will cause a crisis. >> customers swarm stores and record numbers for the black friday deals. 247 million shoppers. and that is more this year than last year and they also spent more. with the average person spending $423. on this four day weekend, id is $59 billion and that is also up from last year. it is a pretty good weekend for retailers. 41 percent of consumers are going to purchase items online this year and the bad guys are going to ponder those shoppers. and cyber gangs.. will have new and old internet scams to hijack accounts. one half are using web browsers with out any security measures or if they do they are out of date. experts are looking for bogus coupons and too good to be true advertisements with links on social media. if you need extra holiday crash perhaps go to or arizona or organ those are the places where you can get multi-state power b
. >> americans understand that the fiscal cliff is no joke two-thirds say that they understand that this would be a problem if they would not comply. also according to this poll one of the forces that tax increases and spending cuts will cause a crisis. >> customers swarm stores and record numbers for the black friday deals. 247 million shoppers. and that is more this year than last year and they also spent more. with the average person spending $423. on this four day weekend, id is...